Galactic Commons

The Galactic Commons is a large and powerful multi-species alliance. Founded by the Aeluon, Harmagian and Aandrisk species, it has since expanded to include many more.

Originally, the treaty was established to bring an end to hostilities between the Harmagians and Aeluons. They came to a mutually beneficial agreement, with the Harmagians providing wealth and the Aeluons providing firepower, while the Aandrisks were the diplomats who brokered the peace.

Other species present in the Galactic Commons are Quelin, Laru, Humans, and Akaraks.

It is portrayed in the books as a sort of "European Union" of space - bureaucratic, usually well-meaning and sometimes a plain hassle because of the legislation they enact or the descisions they make. The GC Parliament is located on Hagarem.

They have various authorities, including the Transport Board which deals with deepods and tunnelling.